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GB03 STU

2006 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,014 mi
Last recorded23,014 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW K Series22,389 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGB03 STU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 23,014 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 22,836 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 22,383 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 21,813 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 20,905 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 20,905 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 19,544 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 19,209 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 18,249 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 17,240 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 17,012 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 15,420 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 15,420 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 14,063 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 10,893 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 7,850 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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GB03 STU is a 2006 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 22,389 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GB03 STU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 20 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GB03 STU?

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What year was GB03 STU registered?

GB03 STU is a 2006 BMW K Series, first registered on 16 March 2006.

Is GB03 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GB03 STU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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